Contact
Presented by May Living & Alex Lesniowski & Angela Hayes & Harry Zanios & Malcolm Thomas
DETAILS
Free, no booking required
RMIT University - Building 12 (Gillespie Building) - Level 6 - Space 150
402 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia
DATES
Thu 15 May 10am – 8pm
Fri 16 May 10am – 8pm
Sat 17 May 10am – 4pm
Sun 18 May 10am – 4pm
Mon 19 May 10am – 8pm
Tue 20 May 10am – 8pm
Wed 21 May 10am – 8pm
Thu 22 May 10am – 8pm
Fri 23 May 10am – 8pmBook now
Celebration Night; Food and Drinks Available; Tickets Required.Limited availability
Sat 24 May 10am – 4pm
Sun 25 May 10am – 4pm
CONTACT showcases the work of four independent designer-makers (Alex Lesniowski, Angela Hayes, Harry Zanios and Malcolm Thomas) and one design
partnership (May Living by Vi Le and Timothy Wilkinson). While differing in origin, construction, materiality and scale, the works respond to the theme Design the World You Want by providing works of beauty, skill, comfort and function. Visitors can see works that range from ceramics and furniture to lighting design.
The 3D dimensional works are supported by 2D graphic panels. They map the journey each of the six creatives are making. The exhibition has been positioned in a busy but quiet breakout space within the RMIT University environment. The location allows learning, discussion and research to continue while allowing contact with the exhibitors and their displayed works.
Participants
May Living
May Living is a design practice producing contemporary feature lighting, furniture and hardware. Its work is a reflection of natural materials, sustainable manufacture and the respect to good designs.
Every product combines the profound desire to connect emotions, forms and functions that ultimately deliver a unique experience for its users.
Alex Lesniowski
Alex studied industrial design in the UK. He is a very fine multi disciplined designer-maker of furniture and lighting. Alex works in a range of materials and is interested in challenging accepted norms, using light to change environments and applying sustainable principles to his practice.
Angela Hayes
Angela studied Fine Arts – Ceramics at Queensland College of Arts and later completed a Bachelor and Master of Arts of Landscape Architecture at the University of Melbourne. Through her landscape architecture design practice, research and teaching she has developed a distinctive style and a keen eye for design. Angela has exhibited around Australia and overseas, and has received numerous awards for her ceramic work.
Harry Zanios
Harry is a multi-disciplined designer having worked in industry as a product and visual designer. He currently works at RMIT in the Industrial design and Furniture departments, lecturing, and in a workshop capacity. Harry has a keen interest in furniture and in developing original ideas, experimenting with materials and forms to produce lasting, creative and expressive pieces.
Malcolm Thomas
Malcolm trained in three-dimensional design specialising in furniture design. Sculpture inspires him and his design work reflects that to some degree. His interests are in structure, repeat shapes, colour and pattern.
Jeanie Mulligan